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V-Sharp Classic II (a.k.a. Warthog Sharpener) Looks Complicated But Isn’t
With several moving parts, this knife sharpener looks a bit like Rube Goldberg device and functions well. Check out our review for details.
PriorityChef Knife Sharpener Is No Frills And Functional
With only two slots, this sharpener is compact, which makes it easy to handle and use, regardless of whether you have large or small hands.
Dianova Cook Double Sided Diamond Sharpener, A Handheld Model That Does The Job
The hand-held Dianova Cook Double Sided Diamond Sharpener and its diamond grit surfaces did a good job sharpening straight edge steel knives.
Chef’s Choice 120 Diamond Hone Pro EdgeSelect Electric Knife Sharpener Review
Chef's Choice 120 Diamond Hone Pro has solid construction, making it a durable sharpener that can even handle commercial use.
AG Russell Ceramic Knife Sharpening Rods Can Be Used Frequently
This V-sharpener uses ceramic rods set at 15° per side, creating a combined 30° angle on the blade edge. It's a sharpener for frequent use.
Camp Chef SmokePro SG 24 Pellet Grill Review
After testing SG we were disappointed in the Slide and Grill Sear function, but it is otherwise a solid smoker with many useful features.
GoBQ Grill Review
Read our review. It's not for everyone, but if you value extreme mobility, you may be willing to work around its shortcomings.
Kudu Grill Review
Kudu is a fire bowl with adjustable height cook surfaces that position foods closer or further from the fire.
Corkscrews: The Foil Cutter (AKA Foil Mohel)
Screwpull makes one of these handy tool to cut the foil off the bottle so you can clean the top nice and neat.
Corkscrews: Pump Style Corkscrews Review And Rating
The compressed air cork remover looks like a giant needle to be inserted through the cork. While they usually work fine, they can break off.
Corkscrews: Don’t Do The Double Screws
The double screw is so-called because it removes the cork by screwing into the cork. Then a latch is thrown so a thread pulls it out.
Corkscrews: The Classic Waiter’s Lever
The waiter's lever is still popular with bartenders and restaurant staffs. It is compact and folds up like a pocket knife.
Corkscrews: The Ah-so, Don’t Let The Funny Name Fool You
The ah-so device is one of the most unique tools for removing a cork and was once all the rage in California.
Corkscrews: The Winged Screw Review And Rating
When it comes to selecting the right corkscrew, there are countless design options available. One that I recommend is the winged corkscrew.
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